A 10-year-old girl fought off a pervert after he sexually assaulted her as she walked through the woods.

The schoolgirl was attacked when she was walking through the woods in Claygate, Surrey, but managed to kick the man and sprint off.

Police have now launched a manhunt for the bearded Asian man, who was wearing blue Chelsea jogging bottoms. 

Officers released an e-fit of the suspect, who is described as being 40 to 45 years old and 6ft 1ins tall with a 'stocky build'. 

He has collar length black hair and a full black beard and was wearing a grey or white T shirt.

The suspect was later spotted by witnesses running in Claygate and was heading towards nearby Chessington.  

The assault took place in the woods which run parallel a street, Foxwarren, between 6pm and 6.30pm on Thursday, August 17.      

Detective Constable Helen Flower, who is investigating the incident said: 'I'd like to reassure the community that we're making every effort to identify this man as quickly as we can. Alternatively the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111